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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1935

Page

8

Russia revolt behind the scenes in Garath Tone’s dispatch

British writer Garath Tone travels among Russian peasants in a March trek from Moscow to Kharkov noting famine, bread shortages, and growing discontent with the Bolshevik regime. He records peasants’ hunger, bandit fears, and a sense that revolt spreads as the five year plan falters, with whispers of internal Communist strife.

Russia Ray Strily Kiray Moscow Stalin Algie Kharkov Ukraine Lengue Iis Ruesta Bry Pate Ruslan Teader Kirov

Undefined Plaza Oc Menu Haunts And Harsher Hours

A scrambled OCR fragment references waitresses discontent over a menu offering fried chicken and aging dishes at Zthez Plaza Oc. It mentions saving a chicken, odd site behavior, and a disparaging remark about the Quech Candy company. The text is garbled and unclear.

San Antonio Scene Notes From Local Gazette

A garbled San Antonio fragment mentions Mexican visitors and a family, Corpus Christi return of Aud £tfa Marlin editor, Frank Hartless of Southwestern Linen Supply and CFA founders, G B Baler seeking conventions, J A Sammons investigative correspondent, a boozy exchange at a focal plate, and a question about remaining in the city.

Marlin 8 Smoats Magivatog Corpus Christi Frank Hartless Southwestern Linen Supply Association Wahlen Tse Chews Fans of America Hasey Hertzberg CFA J. A. Sammons San Antonio

City Clerk’s Vault Key Hero Jumps In

Ed, a city hall janitor, found and kept the vault key after staff left. He guarded public records overnight and returned at dawn to prevent gangsters from stealing them. The tale highlights civic loyalty amid a chaotic scene outside the Martha Washington shop window and racing crowds.

Wwe City Hall

German terms and wordplay clutter local chatter

A scrambled column notes German business terms and a claim about a general merchandising company. It mocks long German words and mentions Switeer becoming a publisher and Russell Kirkllid discussing the Federal Transient bureau programs for adults. Also references a tax and classifieds confusion.

Joan Glenda Comedy Duo Promises Hollywood Laughter

Hollywood gossip notes Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell teamed in a string of comedies including Traveling Solestady. The piece mentions Ronny Simon courting Glenda, studio tensions among Universal and rivals, and upcoming projects like Hell Afloat. Also notes Eric Von Stroheim, Robert Louis Stevenson’s screen role, and other industry chatter across stars and productions.

Moston Victure Kalter T de Valerreal Sergire Angeles Glenda Ronnie Simon Hollywood Ronnie Witer Grenda Bob Robert Louis Stevensos Ramuel Goldwyn Company Anna Stan Rabeeh Louis Stevenson Isle of Man

Peverly Wills on Prize Fight Changes and Baer

Will Rogers comments on boxing industry upheaval in California, noting banter about sensational new deals. He questions champions like Baer who avoid action and jokes about promoters sidelining fighters and dueling trends shaping the prize fight scene.

Peverly Calif Rachel Dias Baer Arad Maxienad Will Rogers

Roosevelt to outline general social security plan

Washington January 1. President Roosevelt will lay a broad general program for social security before Congress next week. Congress will draft its own legislation, deciding on details such as payroll tax rates for unemployment insurance and funding split between employers and employees. Old age pensions are under close consideration with possible monthly payments around 40 dollars and government participation in a shared funding scheme. Estimated first year costs range widely from 75 million to 1.6 billion dollars.

Washington, D Roosevelt Congress

Finance Company Will Reorganize

The People's Francs company filed a debtor's petition in federal court seeking reorganization under the bankruptcy act. It lists creditors and notes obligations of about 25 900 due within 30 days, with assets tied up in notes stocks and bonds.

People's Francs Company North Alamo Vile Hart Wriiten

Father and Son Charged in Ten Ton Still Case

Nicolas Alanis and his father Abe were arrested Saturday on federal charges of possessing a ten ton still and mash totaling several gallons. The discovery occurred when an alcohol tax unit searched Gleofar’s West Laurel Street home. Bond for the father was set at 150 dollars. the son's bond was set under 500 dollars.

Nicolas Alanis Ana Fils Abe Gleofar West Laurel Street

NY Dance Teacher Visits Studios in Weekend Stop

Arm Tontsrom, New York dancing instructor, will guest teach at Ruth Matlock's studio at 19 a.m. Sunday. The visit follows a training tone from Texas and a notable appearance at an event Saturday morning, accompanied by his wife.

Arm Tontsrom New York Euest Ruth Matlock Sundly Texas Hyte

World Topics to Be Heard at Churches

The Christian Endeavor branch in San Antonio will host national topics at Swite. Participants include adults, senior intermediates, and juniors in a multi-tier discussion lineup.

Christian Endeavor Chirenes of San Antonio

Treasury position report summarises receipts expenditures and balances

Treasury on January 10 shows receipts of 10 470 600 23 with a credit of 1 413 422 93 and balance 2 18001 739 25. Customs receipts total 8 744 434 84 for semicniihy. Fiscal year receipts since July 1 1951 total 1951 FAB T5477. expenditures 3 112 125 080 including 1 092 282 25 78 in emergency costs. excess expenditures 1 760 408 283 24. gold reserves 6 250 718 561 96. Notice of intention to wed the ceremony will take place within the week.

Washington A. Gy Gall Treasury

Texas lands and irrigation capacity show limited crop potential

A report by the land use committee of the National Resources Board cites Texas with less than 2 percent of the nation’s wheat area. The decade 1890s to 1900s reveals sparse perennial cropping outside the Red River plains and West Texas. Erosion affects over a million acres, with major sheet erosion in West Texas and the Rio Grande valley facing water and soil management challenges. Extensive irrigation capacity exists, but costs and area limits constrain expansion.

Washington D. G Usin Aly Gol Texas Land Vansig Committee National Resources Board Brant Car San Antonio Houston Gal Red River Wichita Lano County Rin 'Pels County Arkansas Red Rivers Rio Grande Valley Tesourees Board Brack Emith Lattala Acres Texas Tech Aeres Pac

Vet Bureau Seeks Subsistence Bids for VA Meals

The Veteran Administration invites bids for furnishing meals for white beneficiaries. Bids are due by 2 PM Friday January 15 in the administration office sixth floor Line Smith-Young lower. Bids should cover the period from July 1 1935 to December 31 1936.

Vet Bureau Veteran's Administration Smith-Young Pnnourt Cemeny C. Chapman Wiz

Prefers Life to Being Rat in Drug Store Robbery Case

In Dallas Tai Marvin Stark pleaded guilty to a drug store robbery and refused to cooperate with authorities, saying he preferred life to being a rat. Judge Noland Williams warned of a possible 99 year sentence, while Stark insisted he would not betray accomplices. Brother T. Barrow received five years in the same case.

Dallas Marvin Stark Stark Mito Noland G. William Willis T. ©. Barrow Int Circle Tuck Barco

Congress Adjourning Amid Fiscal Row and TV Pressure

Fragmentary report notes Senate adjournment actions this week and House activity tied to a major spending package. A government funding bill seeks approval totaling 777 million plus 237 thousand and 562 units, with committee discussions and public notices continuing through Friday.

Bonus network debate and Saturday night broadcast lineup

Rushed NBC WIZ debate on bonus payments features Texas Rep Patman and Texas foe Willie Hobart from 6 to 7 PM. Local San Antonio outlets list NBC network out-of-town options and a long Saturday night schedule including KYSA and CBS Kostelanetz, with a three hour WOAT dance music block.

NBC Weighe Patman Texas Willie Leni Hobart America Vetenncis’ Association WI4 Sajourners Magonic Organization San Tonjo Sigmund Romberg Nt & Sketch Wood KTLA Roxy Andre Kostelanetz CBS 911 WOAT

Pilot Fends Off Madman During Airliner Row

LIMA Peru June 12 passengers aboard a flight from Chiclayo to Ficasmayo and Francisco Semand witnessed a deranged man seize control of the airliner. Captain Car los Marines die Pivillas fought the attacker and restrained him after a struggle onboard as the plane sped through the sky. Samahe and his wife were removed and shackled by police upon landing.

Lima Peru Ays Carlos Marines Die Pivillas Chislayo Ficasmayo Francisco Semand Pitillas Hee Oker Samahe Pullee

Lutherans Hold Sunday School Teachers Course

San Antonio Lutheran congregations conduct a Sunday school teachers training course under the San Antonio Lutheran pastors conference. Meetings begin this week and run for nine weeks or longer on Wednesdays at Grace Lutheran Parish Hall. Courses led by Rev. HG Ziehe and Rev. A L Wolff. Chairman is Rev. F A Neumeister.

San Antonio American Lutheran Church

Government budget shows 2 billion shortfall and borrowing plan

Washington June 12 reports, Breaking Down the Budget shows the government plans to raise about 21 million in the new fiscal year while needing another dollar to cover expenses. Treasury officials expect borrowing from private investors and banks to finance the gap. deficits reach several billions with a sinking fund used to meet debt obligations.

Ramsay Washington, D. C Teorevelt Treasury United States Fede Cole Lovals Beriwines Torhe Publiie Lig Otter

Norris to Fight Postal Politics in Washington

Senator Norris said he may introduce a bill to separate postal appointments and promotions from political influence in the post office department. The Nebraska Republican, longtime foe of James A Farley, warned that President Roosevelt had signaled support a year earlier for removing politics from postal affairs.

Washington, D. C Norris Nevrasea Republion James A. Farley Horvis Roosevelt

Paris Police Clash With Red Marchers

Paris clashes erupted as about 1200 Communists tried to march on Paris. A guard wall repelled the advance while demonstrators clashed with gendarmes. Communists pledged another attempt if the government refused to extend aid to thousands of unemployed.

Paris Folite Wall of Mobile Phyould Communist Party

Pastor Harlin Raper to Speak at Several Churches

The Rev. Harlin Raper, Dallas pastor, who has led an interdenominational Bible course at Trays Park Methodist, will preach at First Presbyterian Miami and First Baptist on Sunday evening. He will address residents at 106 East Courtland Place at 548 p.m. The preacher is also slated to speak at Travis Park church at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Harlin Dallas Trays Park Methodist Church First Presbyterian Ma mi Sp. m First Baptist Church Oan HK. Tramesell East Courtland Place Slater Travis Park

Mrs Carpenter Heads to Durango to Retrieve Husband Body

Mrs Carpenter of 133 Warwick Boulevard prepared to travel to Durango to arrange for returning the body of her husband, W Prank Carpenter, slain by bandits there on Wednesday to San Antonio. She will be joined by her daughter Mrs Eman Buc Kelley from Chi fualiva.

Carpenter Durango Twy Man¢ Carpenter Warwick Boulevard Mesties San Antonio Eman Buc Kelley Chi' Fualiva

Beacon Falls Baptists Hold Evanglistic Services at 180ppm

Leon Binit directs special music for Beacon Falls Baptist Church as evangelist WH outlines the theme The Inpardonable Sin in a Sunday program featuring three services at the church.

Beacon Fall Leon _Binit

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